The Oyo State government said that after thorough consultations and divinations, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
According to the commissioner, a statement to this effect has been issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, who said that the announcement has put to rest all the socio and legal bickerings that have ensued since the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on April 22, 2022.
Hon. Ademola Ojo called on all citizens of Oyo State to join the Government in celebrating this momentous occasion and lend their support to the new Alaafin of Oyo.
The Commissioner of Information prays that his reign will bring peace, prosperity and unity to the historic Oyo Kingdom.
